Doomed Bayesian’s vulnerabilities ‘unknown’ to crew before sinking

• The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released an interim report on the sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, owned by tech tycoon Mike Lynch.
• The yacht sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19, 2024, killing seven people, including Mr Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.
• The report indicates that extreme winds, exceeding 70 knots, capsized the vessel in just 15 seconds.
• The yacht's vulnerability to such winds was “unknown” to the crew as it wasn't included in onboard stability information, investigators said.
• A criminal investigation by Italian authorities has limited the MAIB's access to the wreck, hindering the investigation.

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Superyacht Bayesian was toppled by ‘extreme wind’, report says